THE COAL MINE - PUBLIC TOUR!
THE COAL MINE GALLERY experience begins on our second floor, in the “Coal Mine Ready Room!” Here, visitors learn about safety measures in coal mining, get fitted for their tour "hard hat" and begin their journey down our coal mine elevator! Once underground (the museum’s basement!) our miners will begin to learn more about the history of coal miningin western Kentucky and experience life in The Rudy Mine, a re-created Daviess County mine that was in operation from the late 19th Century until 1954. Our visitors “stop in” at the mine during the 1930’s and get to experience first-hand the life of a miner in this time period. THE COAL MINE TOUR IS INCLUDED IN ADMISSION, BUT PATRONS MUST SIGN UP AT THE RECEPTIONIST'S DESK, AS SPACE IS LIMITED FOR THIS GUIDED TOUR. It is a 45-minute experience, conducted in low light, with some loud noises. We encourage parents to consider their children's attention span prior to signing up at the receptionist's desk. ATTENTION TEACHERS! Classroom and group tour times are available in morning and early afternoon time slots. Call (270) 687-2732 and ask for Todd Reynolds to schedule your tour(s) today!   
Time: 3:00 PM Location: Begins in our 2nd Floor Coal Mine Ready Room - Ends in The Coal Mine!

Community Club Meeting - Click on Day for Additional Info
The community group, the Owensboro Coffee Party, meets most Saturday mornings.
Time: 10:30 AM Location: Museum's Third Floor - Sim Davenport RiverView Board Room

THE COAL MINE - PUBLIC TOUR!
THE COAL MINE GALLERY experience begins on our second floor, in the “Coal Mine Ready Room!” Here, visitors learn about safety measures in coal mining, get fitted for their tour "hard hat" and begin their journey down our coal mine elevator! Once underground (the museum’s basement!) our miners will begin to learn more about the history of coal miningin western Kentucky and experience life in The Rudy Mine, a re-created Daviess County mine that was in operation from the late 19th Century until 1954. Our visitors “stop in” at the mine during the 1930’s and get to experience first-hand the life of a miner in this time period. THE COAL MINE TOUR IS INCLUDED IN ADMISSION, BUT PATRONS MUST SIGN UP AT THE RECEPTIONIST'S DESK, AS SPACE IS LIMITED FOR THIS GUIDED TOUR. It is a 45-minute experience, conducted in low light, with some loud noises. We encourage parents to consider their children's attention span prior to signing up at the receptionist's desk. ATTENTION TEACHERS! Classroom and group tour times are available in morning and early afternoon time slots. Call (270) 687-2732 and ask for Todd Reynolds to schedule your tour(s) today!   
Time: 11:30 AM Location: Begins in our 2nd Floor Coal Mine Ready Room - Ends in The Coal Mine!

THE COAL MINE - PUBLIC TOUR!
THE COAL MINE GALLERY experience begins on our second floor, in the “Coal Mine Ready Room!” Here, visitors learn about safety measures in coal mining, get fitted for their tour "hard hat" and begin their journey down our coal mine elevator! Once underground (the museum’s basement!) our miners will begin to learn more about the history of coal miningin western Kentucky and experience life in The Rudy Mine, a re-created Daviess County mine that was in operation from the late 19th Century until 1954. Our visitors “stop in” at the mine during the 1930’s and get to experience first-hand the life of a miner in this time period. THE COAL MINE TOUR IS INCLUDED IN ADMISSION, BUT PATRONS MUST SIGN UP AT THE RECEPTIONIST'S DESK, AS SPACE IS LIMITED FOR THIS GUIDED TOUR. It is a 45-minute experience, conducted in low light, with some loud noises. We encourage parents to consider their children's attention span prior to signing up at the receptionist's desk. ATTENTION TEACHERS! Classroom and group tour times are available in morning and early afternoon time slots. Call (270) 687-2732 and ask for Todd Reynolds to schedule your tour(s) today!   
Time: 3:00 PM Location: Begins in our 2nd Floor Coal Mine Ready Room - Ends in The Coal Mine!

Community Club Meeting - Click on Day for Additional Info
The Chess Club
Time: 1:00 PM Location: Museum's Third Floor - DAR Room

STORYLAB - Story Time With A Science Twist - Featuring "Hop on Pop" by Dr. Suess
March's STORYLAB features Hop on Pop by Dr. Suess! Hear Science Educator Kim Ray read the book, then discover all kinds of science fun! Learn about  kinetic and potential energy! After the story, participants will do a variety of activities that demonstrate transfer of energy. It's science toy time at its science best!This is a great activity for pre-school through elementary age groups and is included in the price of admission. Of course, Museum Members can participate free of charge! To learn more about museum membership and its benefits, visit the Membership page on our website! STORYLAB can also be scheduled for your classroom visits!         
Time: 1:30 PM -2:30PM Location: Museum's Third Floor Budding Biotech Lab

OPEN LAB: Make a Barge
OPEN LAB is a chance to do and enjoy science at your pace whether you have ten minutes or more than an hour. In addition to activities that will be available for every OPEN LAB, each OPEN LAB will also offer a different feature activity. Available for each OPEN LAB: * Citizen Science information and activities *Science Library: take a break and enjoy a book of your choice. * Toys exploration and games. * Investigate ongoing labs such as growing an alligator or plant growth * Lab critters MAKE A BARGE: How much can your barge hold without sinking? Use your engineering skills to create a barge that will float as many pennies as possible
Time: 2:30 PM -4:30PM Location: Museum's Third Floor - Budding BioTech Lab

MUSEUM CLOSED ON MONDAYS

THE COAL MINE - PUBLIC TOUR!
THE COAL MINE GALLERY experience begins on our second floor, in the “Coal Mine Ready Room!” Here, visitors learn about safety measures in coal mining, get fitted for their tour "hard hat" and begin their journey down our coal mine elevator! Once underground (the museum’s basement!) our miners will begin to learn more about the history of coal miningin western Kentucky and experience life in The Rudy Mine, a re-created Daviess County mine that was in operation from the late 19th Century until 1954. Our visitors “stop in” at the mine during the 1930’s and get to experience first-hand the life of a miner in this time period. THE COAL MINE TOUR IS INCLUDED IN ADMISSION, BUT PATRONS MUST SIGN UP AT THE RECEPTIONIST'S DESK, AS SPACE IS LIMITED FOR THIS GUIDED TOUR. It is a 45-minute experience, conducted in low light, with some loud noises. We encourage parents to consider their children's attention span prior to signing up at the receptionist's desk. ATTENTION TEACHERS! Classroom and group tour times are available in morning and early afternoon time slots. Call (270) 687-2732 and ask for Todd Reynolds to schedule your tour(s) today!
Time: 3:00 PM Location: Begins in our 2nd Floor Coal Mine Ready Room - Ends in The Coal Mine!

THE COAL MINE - PUBLIC TOUR!
THE COAL MINE GALLERY experience begins on our second floor, in the “Coal Mine Ready Room!” Here, visitors learn about safety measures in coal mining, get fitted for their tour "hard hat" and begin their journey down our coal mine elevator! Once underground (the museum’s basement!) our miners will begin to learn more about the history of coal miningin western Kentucky and experience life in The Rudy Mine, a re-created Daviess County mine that was in operation from the late 19th Century until 1954. Our visitors “stop in” at the mine during the 1930’s and get to experience first-hand the life of a miner in this time period. THE COAL MINE TOUR IS INCLUDED IN ADMISSION, BUT PATRONS MUST SIGN UP AT THE RECEPTIONIST'S DESK, AS SPACE IS LIMITED FOR THIS GUIDED TOUR. It is a 45-minute experience, conducted in low light, with some loud noises. We encourage parents to consider their children's attention span prior to signing up at the receptionist's desk. ATTENTION TEACHERS! Classroom and group tour times are available in morning and early afternoon time slots. Call (270) 687-2732 and ask for Todd Reynolds to schedule your tour(s) today!  
Time: 3:00 PM Location: Begins in our 2nd Floor Coal Mine Ready Room - Ends in The Coal Mine!

President Bill Clinton Attending Ford Government Education Center/Museum Fundraising Reception and Dinner
President Bill Clinton will be coming to Owensboro on March 6 to attend a fundraising reception and dinner for the Wendell H. Ford Government Education Center and Museum of Science and History. The event will be held at the RiverPark Center in downtown Owensboro. For more information about tickets or sponsor benefits, call the Owensboro Museum of Science and History at 270-687-2732 or email: fordevent36@gmail.com.
Time: 5:30 PM -9:00PM Location: RiverPark Center

OPEN LAB: Sinking and Floating
OPEN LAB is a chance to do and enjoy science at your pace whether you have ten minutes or more than an hour. In addition to activities that will be available for every OPEN LAB, each OPEN LAB will also offer a different feature activity. Available for each OPEN LAB: * Citizen Science information and activities *Science Library: take a break and enjoy a book of your choice. * Toys exploration and games. * Investigate ongoing labs such as growing an alligator or plant growth * Lab critters. SINKING AND FLOATING: Discover what objects will sink and what objects will float. Experiment to make a sinking object float.
Time: 1:00 PM -3:00PM Location: Museum's Third Floor Budding Biotech Lab

THE COAL MINE - PUBLIC TOUR!
THE COAL MINE GALLERY experience begins on our second floor, in the “Coal Mine Ready Room!” Here, visitors learn about safety measures in coal mining, get fitted for their tour "hard hat" and begin their journey down our coal mine elevator! Once underground (the museum’s basement!) our miners will begin to learn more about the history of coal miningin western Kentucky and experience life in The Rudy Mine, a re-created Daviess County mine that was in operation from the late 19th Century until 1954. Our visitors “stop in” at the mine during the 1930’s and get to experience first-hand the life of a miner in this time period. THE COAL MINE TOUR IS INCLUDED IN ADMISSION, BUT PATRONS MUST SIGN UP AT THE RECEPTIONIST'S DESK, AS SPACE IS LIMITED FOR THIS GUIDED TOUR. It is a 45-minute experience, conducted in low light, with some loud noises. We encourage parents to consider their children's attention span prior to signing up at the receptionist's desk. ATTENTION TEACHERS! Classroom and group tour times are available in morning and early afternoon time slots. Call (270) 687-2732 and ask for Todd Reynolds to schedule your tour(s) today!    
Time: 3:00 PM Location: Begins in our 2nd Floor Coal Mine Ready Room - Ends in The Coal Mine!

THE COAL MINE - PUBLIC TOUR!
THE COAL MINE GALLERY experience begins on our second floor, in the “Coal Mine Ready Room!” Here, visitors learn about safety measures in coal mining, get fitted for their tour "hard hat" and begin their journey down our coal mine elevator! Once underground (the museum’s basement!) our miners will begin to learn more about the history of coal miningin western Kentucky and experience life in The Rudy Mine, a re-created Daviess County mine that was in operation from the late 19th Century until 1954. Our visitors “stop in” at the mine during the 1930’s and get to experience first-hand the life of a miner in this time period. THE COAL MINE TOUR IS INCLUDED IN ADMISSION, BUT PATRONS MUST SIGN UP AT THE RECEPTIONIST'S DESK, AS SPACE IS LIMITED FOR THIS GUIDED TOUR. It is a 45-minute experience, conducted in low light, with some loud noises. We encourage parents to consider their children's attention span prior to signing up at the receptionist's desk. ATTENTION TEACHERS! Classroom and group tour times are available in morning and early afternoon time slots. Call (270) 687-2732 and ask for Todd Reynolds to schedule your tour(s) today!
Time: 3:00 PM Location: Begins in our 2nd Floor Coal Mine Ready Room - Ends in The Coal Mine!

Community Club Meeting - Click on Day for Additional Info
The community group, the Owensboro Coffee Party, meets most Saturday mornings.
Time: 10:30 AM Location: Museum's Third Floor - Sim Davenport RiverView Board Room

THE COAL MINE - PUBLIC TOUR!
  THE COAL MINE GALLERY experience begins on our second floor, in the “Coal Mine Ready Room!” Here, visitors learn about safety measures in coal mining, get fitted for their tour "hard hat" and begin their journey down our coal mine elevator! Once underground (the museum’s basement!) our miners will begin to learn more about the history of coal miningin western Kentucky and experience life in The Rudy Mine, a re-created Daviess County mine that was in operation from the late 19th Century until 1954. Our visitors “stop in” at the mine during the 1930’s and get to experience first-hand the life of a miner in this time period. THE COAL MINE TOUR IS INCLUDED IN ADMISSION, BUT PATRONS MUST SIGN UP AT THE RECEPTIONIST'S DESK, AS SPACE IS LIMITED FOR THIS GUIDED TOUR. It is a 45-minute experience, conducted in low light, with some loud noises. We encourage parents to consider their children's attention span prior to signing up at the receptionist's desk. ATTENTION TEACHERS! Classroom and group tour times are available in morning and early afternoon time slots. Call (270) 687-2732 and ask for Todd Reynolds to schedule your tour(s) today!                            
Time: 11:30 AM Location: Begins in our 2nd Floor Coal Mine Ready Room - Ends in The Coal Mine!

THE COAL MINE - PUBLIC TOUR!
THE COAL MINE GALLERY experience begins on our second floor, in the “Coal Mine Ready Room!” Here, visitors learn about safety measures in coal mining, get fitted for their tour "hard hat" and begin their journey down our coal mine elevator! Once underground (the museum’s basement!) our miners will begin to learn more about the history of coal miningin western Kentucky and experience life in The Rudy Mine, a re-created Daviess County mine that was in operation from the late 19th Century until 1954. Our visitors “stop in” at the mine during the 1930’s and get to experience first-hand the life of a miner in this time period. THE COAL MINE TOUR IS INCLUDED IN ADMISSION, BUT PATRONS MUST SIGN UP AT THE RECEPTIONIST'S DESK, AS SPACE IS LIMITED FOR THIS GUIDED TOUR. It is a 45-minute experience, conducted in low light, with some loud noises. We encourage parents to consider their children's attention span prior to signing up at the receptionist's desk. ATTENTION TEACHERS! Classroom and group tour times are available in morning and early afternoon time slots. Call (270) 687-2732 and ask for Todd Reynolds to schedule your tour(s) today!     
Time: 3:00 PM Location: Begins in our 2nd Floor Coal Mine Ready Room - Ends in The Coal Mine!

Community Club Meeting - Click on Day for Additional Info
The Chess Club
Time: 1:00 PM Location: Museum's Third Floor - DAR Room

MUSEUM CLOSED ON MONDAYS

THE COAL MINE - PUBLIC TOUR!
THE COAL MINE GALLERY experience begins on our second floor, in the “Coal Mine Ready Room!” Here, visitors learn about safety measures in coal mining, get fitted for their tour "hard hat" and begin their journey down our coal mine elevator! Once underground (the museum’s basement!) our miners will begin to learn more about the history of coal miningin western Kentucky and experience life in The Rudy Mine, a re-created Daviess County mine that was in operation from the late 19th Century until 1954. Our visitors “stop in” at the mine during the 1930’s and get to experience first-hand the life of a miner in this time period. THE COAL MINE TOUR IS INCLUDED IN ADMISSION, BUT PATRONS MUST SIGN UP AT THE RECEPTIONIST'S DESK, AS SPACE IS LIMITED FOR THIS GUIDED TOUR. It is a 45-minute experience, conducted in low light, with some loud noises. We encourage parents to consider their children's attention span prior to signing up at the receptionist's desk. ATTENTION TEACHERS! Classroom and group tour times are available in morning and early afternoon time slots. Call (270) 687-2732 and ask for Todd Reynolds to schedule your tour(s) today!
Time: 3:00 PM Location: Begins in our 2nd Floor Coal Mine Ready Room - Ends in The Coal Mine!

Community Club Meeting - Click on Day for Additional Info
Owensboro Tea Party
Time: 6:00 PM Location: Museum's Second Floor - WHFGEC

Community Club Meeting - Click on Day for Additional Info
Bluegrass Paranormal Investigators.   
Time: 6:00 PM Location: Museum's Third Floor - Sim Davenport RiverView Board Room

Community Club Meeting - Click on Day for Additional Info
  The Society for Creative Anachronism                            
Time: 7:00 PM Location: Museum's Third Floor - Budding BioTech Lab

Community Club Meeting - Click on Day for Additional Info
Antique Auto Club
Time: 7:00 PM Location: Museum's Third Floor - DAR Room

THE COAL MINE - PUBLIC TOUR!
THE COAL MINE GALLERY experience begins on our second floor, in the “Coal Mine Ready Room!” Here, visitors learn about safety measures in coal mining, get fitted for their tour "hard hat" and begin their journey down our coal mine elevator! Once underground (the museum’s basement!) our miners will begin to learn more about the history of coal miningin western Kentucky and experience life in The Rudy Mine, a re-created Daviess County mine that was in operation from the late 19th Century until 1954. Our visitors “stop in” at the mine during the 1930’s and get to experience first-hand the life of a miner in this time period. THE COAL MINE TOUR IS INCLUDED IN ADMISSION, BUT PATRONS MUST SIGN UP AT THE RECEPTIONIST'S DESK, AS SPACE IS LIMITED FOR THIS GUIDED TOUR. It is a 45-minute experience, conducted in low light, with some loud noises. We encourage parents to consider their children's attention span prior to signing up at the receptionist's desk. ATTENTION TEACHERS! Classroom and group tour times are available in morning and early afternoon time slots. Call (270) 687-2732 and ask for Todd Reynolds to schedule your tour(s) today!  
Time: 3:00 PM Location: Begins in our 2nd Floor Coal Mine Ready Room - Ends in The Coal Mine!

Pi Day
Enjoy Pi Day at the Museum with lots of fun activities! Make a Pi Bracelt! Make a Pi Hat! Compete in the bubble contest and the Pi toss. Watch a Pi video, and hear a wonderful Pi story while enjoying cookies! Come see why everybody likes Pi!
Time: 1:00 PM

THE COAL MINE - PUBLIC TOUR!
THE COAL MINE GALLERY experience begins on our second floor, in the “Coal Mine Ready Room!” Here, visitors learn about safety measures in coal mining, get fitted for their tour "hard hat" and begin their journey down our coal mine elevator! Once underground (the museum’s basement!) our miners will begin to learn more about the history of coal miningin western Kentucky and experience life in The Rudy Mine, a re-created Daviess County mine that was in operation from the late 19th Century until 1954. Our visitors “stop in” at the mine during the 1930’s and get to experience first-hand the life of a miner in this time period. THE COAL MINE TOUR IS INCLUDED IN ADMISSION, BUT PATRONS MUST SIGN UP AT THE RECEPTIONIST'S DESK, AS SPACE IS LIMITED FOR THIS GUIDED TOUR. It is a 45-minute experience, conducted in low light, with some loud noises. We encourage parents to consider their children's attention span prior to signing up at the receptionist's desk. ATTENTION TEACHERS! Classroom and group tour times are available in morning and early afternoon time slots. Call (270) 687-2732 and ask for Todd Reynolds to schedule your tour(s) today!  
Time: 3:00 PM Location: Begins in our 2nd Floor Coal Mine Ready Room - Ends in The Coal Mine!

Pi Day
Enjoy Pi Day at the Museum with lots of fun activities! Make a Pi Bracelt! Make a Pi Hat! Compete in the bubble contest and the Pi toss. Watch a Pi video, and hear a wonderful Pi story while enjoying cookies! Come see why everybody likes Pi!  
Time: 3:00 PM

THE COAL MINE - PUBLIC TOUR!
THE COAL MINE GALLERY experience begins on our second floor, in the “Coal Mine Ready Room!” Here, visitors learn about safety measures in coal mining, get fitted for their tour "hard hat" and begin their journey down our coal mine elevator! Once underground (the museum’s basement!) our miners will begin to learn more about the history of coal miningin western Kentucky and experience life in The Rudy Mine, a re-created Daviess County mine that was in operation from the late 19th Century until 1954. Our visitors “stop in” at the mine during the 1930’s and get to experience first-hand the life of a miner in this time period. THE COAL MINE TOUR IS INCLUDED IN ADMISSION, BUT PATRONS MUST SIGN UP AT THE RECEPTIONIST'S DESK, AS SPACE IS LIMITED FOR THIS GUIDED TOUR. It is a 45-minute experience, conducted in low light, with some loud noises. We encourage parents to consider their children's attention span prior to signing up at the receptionist's desk. ATTENTION TEACHERS! Classroom and group tour times are available in morning and early afternoon time slots. Call (270) 687-2732 and ask for Todd Reynolds to schedule your tour(s) today! 
Time: 3:00 PM Location: Begins in our 2nd Floor Coal Mine Ready Room - Ends in The Coal Mine!

Community Club Meeting - Click on Day for Additional Info
The community group, the Owensboro Coffee Party, meets most Saturday mornings.  
Time: 10:30 AM Location: Museum's Third Floor - Sim Davenport RiverView Board Room

STORYLAB - Story Time With A Science Twist - Featuring "Hop on Pop" by Dr. Suess
March's STORYLAB features Hop on Pop by Dr. Suess! Hear Science Educator Kim Ray read the book, then discover all kinds of science fun! Learn about kinetic and potential energy! After the story, participants will do a variety of activities that demonstrate transfer of energy. It's science toy time at its science best!This is a great activity for pre-school through elementary age groups and is included in the price of admission. Of course, Museum Members can participate free of charge! To learn more about museum membership and its benefits, visit the Membership page on our website! STORYLAB can also be scheduled for your classroom visits!           
Time: 10:30 AM -11:30AM Location: Museum's Third Floor Budding Biotech Lab

THE COAL MINE - PUBLIC TOUR!
THE COAL MINE GALLERY experience begins on our second floor, in the “Coal Mine Ready Room!” Here, visitors learn about safety measures in coal mining, get fitted for their tour "hard hat" and begin their journey down our coal mine elevator! Once underground (the museum’s basement!) our miners will begin to learn more about the history of coal miningin western Kentucky and experience life in The Rudy Mine, a re-created Daviess County mine that was in operation from the late 19th Century until 1954. Our visitors “stop in” at the mine during the 1930’s and get to experience first-hand the life of a miner in this time period. THE COAL MINE TOUR IS INCLUDED IN ADMISSION, BUT PATRONS MUST SIGN UP AT THE RECEPTIONIST'S DESK, AS SPACE IS LIMITED FOR THIS GUIDED TOUR. It is a 45-minute experience, conducted in low light, with some loud noises. We encourage parents to consider their children's attention span prior to signing up at the receptionist's desk. ATTENTION TEACHERS! Classroom and group tour times are available in morning and early afternoon time slots. Call (270) 687-2732 and ask for Todd Reynolds to schedule your tour(s) today!   
Time: 11:30 AM Location: Begins in our 2nd Floor Coal Mine Ready Room - Ends in The Coal Mine!

OPEN LAB: Tornadoes
OPEN LAB is a chance to do and enjoy science at your pace whether you have ten minutes or more than an hour. In addition to activities that will be available for every OPEN LAB, each OPEN LAB will also offer a different feature activity. Available for each OPEN LAB: * Citizen Science information and activities *Science Library: take a break and enjoy a book of your choice. * Toys exploration and games. * Investigate ongoing labs such as growing an alligator or plant growth * Lab critters. TORNADOES: Watch the tornado action of a tornado tube. Create your own tornado in a bottle. Learn about tornadoes.
Time: 12:00 PM -3:00PM Location: Museum's Third Floor Budding Biotech Lab

THE COAL MINE - PUBLIC TOUR!
THE COAL MINE GALLERY experience begins on our second floor, in the “Coal Mine Ready Room!” Here, visitors learn about safety measures in coal mining, get fitted for their tour "hard hat" and begin their journey down our coal mine elevator! Once underground (the museum’s basement!) our miners will begin to learn more about the history of coal miningin western Kentucky and experience life in The Rudy Mine, a re-created Daviess County mine that was in operation from the late 19th Century until 1954. Our visitors “stop in” at the mine during the 1930’s and get to experience first-hand the life of a miner in this time period. THE COAL MINE TOUR IS INCLUDED IN ADMISSION, BUT PATRONS MUST SIGN UP AT THE RECEPTIONIST'S DESK, AS SPACE IS LIMITED FOR THIS GUIDED TOUR. It is a 45-minute experience, conducted in low light, with some loud noises. We encourage parents to consider their children's attention span prior to signing up at the receptionist's desk. ATTENTION TEACHERS! Classroom and group tour times are available in morning and early afternoon time slots. Call (270) 687-2732 and ask for Todd Reynolds to schedule your tour(s) today!
Time: 3:00 PM Location: Begins in our 2nd Floor Coal Mine Ready Room - Ends in The Coal Mine!

Community Club Meeting - Click on Day for Additional Info
The Chess Club
Time: 1:00 PM Location: Museum's Third Floor - DAR Room

MUSEUM CLOSED ON MONDAYS

STORYLAB - Story Time With A Science Twist - Featuring "Hop on Pop" by Dr. Suess
March's STORYLAB features Hop on Pop by Dr. Suess! Hear Science Educator Kim Ray read the book, then discover all kinds of science fun! Learn about kinetic and potential energy! After the story, participants will do a variety of activities that demonstrate transfer of energy. It's science toy time at its science best!This is a great activity for pre-school through elementary age groups and is included in the price of admission. Of course, Museum Members can participate free of charge! To learn more about museum membership and its benefits, visit the Membership page on our website! STORYLAB can also be scheduled for your classroom visits!           
Time: 1:30 PM -2:30PM Location: Museum's Third Floor Budding Biotech Lab

OPEN LAB: Pi Bracelets and Looking for Fossils
OPEN LAB is a chance to do and enjoy science at your pace whether you have ten minutes or more than an hour. In addition to activities that will be available for every OPEN LAB, each OPEN LAB will also offer a different feature activity. Available for each OPEN LAB: * Citizen Science information and activities *Science Library: take a break and enjoy a book of your choice. * Toys exploration and games. * Investigate ongoing labs such as growing an alligator or plant growth * Lab critters.  PI BRACELET: Turn 3.141592653589....into a colorful bracelet. LOOKING FOR FOSSILS (A very mini dig): Go on your own archeological dig for fossils. Use field guides to identify your finds.
Time: 3:00 PM -4:30PM Location: Museum's Third Floor Budding Biotech Lab

THE COAL MINE - PUBLIC TOUR!
THE COAL MINE GALLERY experience begins on our second floor, in the “Coal Mine Ready Room!” Here, visitors learn about safety measures in coal mining, get fitted for their tour "hard hat" and begin their journey down our coal mine elevator! Once underground (the museum’s basement!) our miners will begin to learn more about the history of coal miningin western Kentucky and experience life in The Rudy Mine, a re-created Daviess County mine that was in operation from the late 19th Century until 1954. Our visitors “stop in” at the mine during the 1930’s and get to experience first-hand the life of a miner in this time period. THE COAL MINE TOUR IS INCLUDED IN ADMISSION, BUT PATRONS MUST SIGN UP AT THE RECEPTIONIST'S DESK, AS SPACE IS LIMITED FOR THIS GUIDED TOUR. It is a 45-minute experience, conducted in low light, with some loud noises. We encourage parents to consider their children's attention span prior to signing up at the receptionist's desk. ATTENTION TEACHERS! Classroom and group tour times are available in morning and early afternoon time slots. Call (270) 687-2732 and ask for Todd Reynolds to schedule your tour(s) today! 
Time: 3:00 PM Location: Begins in our 2nd Floor Coal Mine Ready Room - Ends in The Coal Mine!

THE COAL MINE - PUBLIC TOUR!
THE COAL MINE GALLERY experience begins on our second floor, in the “Coal Mine Ready Room!” Here, visitors learn about safety measures in coal mining, get fitted for their tour "hard hat" and begin their journey down our coal mine elevator! Once underground (the museum’s basement!) our miners will begin to learn more about the history of coal miningin western Kentucky and experience life in The Rudy Mine, a re-created Daviess County mine that was in operation from the late 19th Century until 1954. Our visitors “stop in” at the mine during the 1930’s and get to experience first-hand the life of a miner in this time period. THE COAL MINE TOUR IS INCLUDED IN ADMISSION, BUT PATRONS MUST SIGN UP AT THE RECEPTIONIST'S DESK, AS SPACE IS LIMITED FOR THIS GUIDED TOUR. It is a 45-minute experience, conducted in low light, with some loud noises. We encourage parents to consider their children's attention span prior to signing up at the receptionist's desk. ATTENTION TEACHERS! Classroom and group tour times are available in morning and early afternoon time slots. Call (270) 687-2732 and ask for Todd Reynolds to schedule your tour(s) today!                                
Time: 3:00 PM Location: Begins in our 2nd Floor Coal Mine Ready Room - Ends in The Coal Mine!

THE COAL MINE - PUBLIC TOUR!
THE COAL MINE GALLERY experience begins on our second floor, in the “Coal Mine Ready Room!” Here, visitors learn about safety measures in coal mining, get fitted for their tour "hard hat" and begin their journey down our coal mine elevator! Once underground (the museum’s basement!) our miners will begin to learn more about the history of coal miningin western Kentucky and experience life in The Rudy Mine, a re-created Daviess County mine that was in operation from the late 19th Century until 1954. Our visitors “stop in” at the mine during the 1930’s and get to experience first-hand the life of a miner in this time period. THE COAL MINE TOUR IS INCLUDED IN ADMISSION, BUT PATRONS MUST SIGN UP AT THE RECEPTIONIST'S DESK, AS SPACE IS LIMITED FOR THIS GUIDED TOUR. It is a 45-minute experience, conducted in low light, with some loud noises. We encourage parents to consider their children's attention span prior to signing up at the receptionist's desk. ATTENTION TEACHERS! Classroom and group tour times are available in morning and early afternoon time slots. Call (270) 687-2732 and ask for Todd Reynolds to schedule your tour(s) today!   
Time: 3:00 PM Location: Begins in our 2nd Floor Coal Mine Ready Room - Ends in The Coal Mine!

THE COAL MINE - PUBLIC TOUR!
THE COAL MINE GALLERY experience begins on our second floor, in the “Coal Mine Ready Room!” Here, visitors learn about safety measures in coal mining, get fitted for their tour "hard hat" and begin their journey down our coal mine elevator! Once underground (the museum’s basement!) our miners will begin to learn more about the history of coal miningin western Kentucky and experience life in The Rudy Mine, a re-created Daviess County mine that was in operation from the late 19th Century until 1954. Our visitors “stop in” at the mine during the 1930’s and get to experience first-hand the life of a miner in this time period. THE COAL MINE TOUR IS INCLUDED IN ADMISSION, BUT PATRONS MUST SIGN UP AT THE RECEPTIONIST'S DESK, AS SPACE IS LIMITED FOR THIS GUIDED TOUR. It is a 45-minute experience, conducted in low light, with some loud noises. We encourage parents to consider their children's attention span prior to signing up at the receptionist's desk. ATTENTION TEACHERS! Classroom and group tour times are available in morning and early afternoon time slots. Call (270) 687-2732 and ask for Todd Reynolds to schedule your tour(s) today!   
Time: 3:00 PM Location: Begins in our 2nd Floor Coal Mine Ready Room - Ends in The Coal Mine!

Community Club Meeting - Click on Day for Additional Info
The community group, the Owensboro Coffee Party, meets most Saturday mornings.  
Time: 10:30 AM Location: Museum's Third Floor - Sim Davenport RiverView Board Room

THE COAL MINE - PUBLIC TOUR!
THE COAL MINE GALLERY experience begins on our second floor, in the “Coal Mine Ready Room!” Here, visitors learn about safety measures in coal mining, get fitted for their tour "hard hat" and begin their journey down our coal mine elevator! Once underground (the museum’s basement!) our miners will begin to learn more about the history of coal miningin western Kentucky and experience life in The Rudy Mine, a re-created Daviess County mine that was in operation from the late 19th Century until 1954. Our visitors “stop in” at the mine during the 1930’s and get to experience first-hand the life of a miner in this time period. THE COAL MINE TOUR IS INCLUDED IN ADMISSION, BUT PATRONS MUST SIGN UP AT THE RECEPTIONIST'S DESK, AS SPACE IS LIMITED FOR THIS GUIDED TOUR. It is a 45-minute experience, conducted in low light, with some loud noises. We encourage parents to consider their children's attention span prior to signing up at the receptionist's desk. ATTENTION TEACHERS! Classroom and group tour times are available in morning and early afternoon time slots. Call (270) 687-2732 and ask for Todd Reynolds to schedule your tour(s) today!   
Time: 11:30 AM Location: Begins in our 2nd Floor Coal Mine Ready Room - Ends in The Coal Mine!

THE COAL MINE - PUBLIC TOUR!
THE COAL MINE GALLERY experience begins on our second floor, in the “Coal Mine Ready Room!” Here, visitors learn about safety measures in coal mining, get fitted for their tour "hard hat" and begin their journey down our coal mine elevator! Once underground (the museum’s basement!) our miners will begin to learn more about the history of coal miningin western Kentucky and experience life in The Rudy Mine, a re-created Daviess County mine that was in operation from the late 19th Century until 1954. Our visitors “stop in” at the mine during the 1930’s and get to experience first-hand the life of a miner in this time period. THE COAL MINE TOUR IS INCLUDED IN ADMISSION, BUT PATRONS MUST SIGN UP AT THE RECEPTIONIST'S DESK, AS SPACE IS LIMITED FOR THIS GUIDED TOUR. It is a 45-minute experience, conducted in low light, with some loud noises. We encourage parents to consider their children's attention span prior to signing up at the receptionist's desk. ATTENTION TEACHERS! Classroom and group tour times are available in morning and early afternoon time slots. Call (270) 687-2732 and ask for Todd Reynolds to schedule your tour(s) today!
Time: 3:00 PM Location: Begins in our 2nd Floor Coal Mine Ready Room - Ends in The Coal Mine!

Community Club Meeting - Click on Day for Additional Info
The Chess Club
Time: 1:00 PM Location: Museum's Third Floor - DAR Room

OPEN LAB: Pi Bracelets and Marble Momentum
OPEN LAB is a chance to do and enjoy science at your pace whether you have ten minutes or more than an hour. In addition to activities that will be available for every OPEN LAB, each OPEN LAB will also offer a different feature activity. Available for each OPEN LAB: * Citizen Science information and activities *Science Library: take a break and enjoy a book of your choice. * Toys exploration and games. * Investigate ongoing labs such as growing an alligator or plant growth * Lab critters. PI BRACELET: Turn 3.141592653589....into a colorful bracelet. MARBLE MOMENTUM: Play with marbles to discover how forces and incline affect the movement of marbles.
Time: 1:30 PM -4:30PM Location: Museum's Third Floor Budding Biotech Lab

MUSEUM CLOSED ON MONDAYS

Community Club Meeting - Click on Day for Additional Info
The Spit Whittler's Club
Time: 6:00 PM Location: Museum's Third Floor - Sim Davenport RiverView Board Room

Community Club Meeting - Click on Day for Additional Info
The Owensboro Photography Club  
Time: 7:00 PM Location: Museum's Third Floor - DAR Room

THE COAL MINE - PUBLIC TOUR!
THE COAL MINE GALLERY experience begins on our second floor, in the “Coal Mine Ready Room!” Here, visitors learn about safety measures in coal mining, get fitted for their tour "hard hat" and begin their journey down our coal mine elevator! Once underground (the museum’s basement!) our miners will begin to learn more about the history of coal miningin western Kentucky and experience life in The Rudy Mine, a re-created Daviess County mine that was in operation from the late 19th Century until 1954. Our visitors “stop in” at the mine during the 1930’s and get to experience first-hand the life of a miner in this time period. THE COAL MINE TOUR IS INCLUDED IN ADMISSION, BUT PATRONS MUST SIGN UP AT THE RECEPTIONIST'S DESK, AS SPACE IS LIMITED FOR THIS GUIDED TOUR. It is a 45-minute experience, conducted in low light, with some loud noises. We encourage parents to consider their children's attention span prior to signing up at the receptionist's desk. ATTENTION TEACHERS! Classroom and group tour times are available in morning and early afternoon time slots. Call (270) 687-2732 and ask for Todd Reynolds to schedule your tour(s) today!  
Time: 3:00 PM Location: Begins in our 2nd Floor Coal Mine Ready Room - Ends in The Coal Mine!

Community Club Meeting - Click on Day for Additional Info
The Society for Creative Anachronism  
Time: 7:00 PM Location: Museum's Third Floor - DAR Room

Community Club Meeting - Click on Day for Additional Info
  The Civil Service Club
Time: 7:00 PM Location: Museum's Third Floor - Sim Davenport RiverView Board Room

THE COAL MINE - PUBLIC TOUR!
THE COAL MINE GALLERY experience begins on our second floor, in the “Coal Mine Ready Room!” Here, visitors learn about safety measures in coal mining, get fitted for their tour "hard hat" and begin their journey down our coal mine elevator! Once underground (the museum’s basement!) our miners will begin to learn more about the history of coal miningin western Kentucky and experience life in The Rudy Mine, a re-created Daviess County mine that was in operation from the late 19th Century until 1954. Our visitors “stop in” at the mine during the 1930’s and get to experience first-hand the life of a miner in this time period. THE COAL MINE TOUR IS INCLUDED IN ADMISSION, BUT PATRONS MUST SIGN UP AT THE RECEPTIONIST'S DESK, AS SPACE IS LIMITED FOR THIS GUIDED TOUR. It is a 45-minute experience, conducted in low light, with some loud noises. We encourage parents to consider their children's attention span prior to signing up at the receptionist's desk. ATTENTION TEACHERS! Classroom and group tour times are available in morning and early afternoon time slots. Call (270) 687-2732 and ask for Todd Reynolds to schedule your tour(s) today!                              
Time: 3:00 PM Location: Begins in our 2nd Floor Coal Mine Ready Room - Ends in The Coal Mine!

THE COAL MINE - PUBLIC TOUR!
THE COAL MINE GALLERY experience begins on our second floor, in the “Coal Mine Ready Room!” Here, visitors learn about safety measures in coal mining, get fitted for their tour "hard hat" and begin their journey down our coal mine elevator! Once underground (the museum’s basement!) our miners will begin to learn more about the history of coal miningin western Kentucky and experience life in The Rudy Mine, a re-created Daviess County mine that was in operation from the late 19th Century until 1954. Our visitors “stop in” at the mine during the 1930’s and get to experience first-hand the life of a miner in this time period. THE COAL MINE TOUR IS INCLUDED IN ADMISSION, BUT PATRONS MUST SIGN UP AT THE RECEPTIONIST'S DESK, AS SPACE IS LIMITED FOR THIS GUIDED TOUR. It is a 45-minute experience, conducted in low light, with some loud noises. We encourage parents to consider their children's attention span prior to signing up at the receptionist's desk. ATTENTION TEACHERS! Classroom and group tour times are available in morning and early afternoon time slots. Call (270) 687-2732 and ask for Todd Reynolds to schedule your tour(s) today!  
Time: 3:00 PM Location: Begins in our 2nd Floor Coal Mine Ready Room - Ends in The Coal Mine!

THE COAL MINE - PUBLIC TOUR!
THE COAL MINE GALLERY experience begins on our second floor, in the “Coal Mine Ready Room!” Here, visitors learn about safety measures in coal mining, get fitted for their tour "hard hat" and begin their journey down our coal mine elevator! Once underground (the museum’s basement!) our miners will begin to learn more about the history of coal miningin western Kentucky and experience life in The Rudy Mine, a re-created Daviess County mine that was in operation from the late 19th Century until 1954. Our visitors “stop in” at the mine during the 1930’s and get to experience first-hand the life of a miner in this time period. THE COAL MINE TOUR IS INCLUDED IN ADMISSION, BUT PATRONS MUST SIGN UP AT THE RECEPTIONIST'S DESK, AS SPACE IS LIMITED FOR THIS GUIDED TOUR. It is a 45-minute experience, conducted in low light, with some loud noises. We encourage parents to consider their children's attention span prior to signing up at the receptionist's desk. ATTENTION TEACHERS! Classroom and group tour times are available in morning and early afternoon time slots. Call (270) 687-2732 and ask for Todd Reynolds to schedule your tour(s) today!                            
Time: 3:00 PM Location: Begins in our 2nd Floor Coal Mine Ready Room - Ends in The Coal Mine!

Community Club Meeting - Click on Day for Additional Info
The community group, the Owensboro Coffee Party, meets most Saturday mornings.  
Time: 10:30 AM Location: Museum's Third Floor - Sim Davenport RiverView Board Room

THE COAL MINE - PUBLIC TOUR!
THE COAL MINE GALLERY experience begins on our second floor, in the “Coal Mine Ready Room!” Here, visitors learn about safety measures in coal mining, get fitted for their tour "hard hat" and begin their journey down our coal mine elevator! Once underground (the museum’s basement!) our miners will begin to learn more about the history of coal miningin western Kentucky and experience life in The Rudy Mine, a re-created Daviess County mine that was in operation from the late 19th Century until 1954. Our visitors “stop in” at the mine during the 1930’s and get to experience first-hand the life of a miner in this time period. THE COAL MINE TOUR IS INCLUDED IN ADMISSION, BUT PATRONS MUST SIGN UP AT THE RECEPTIONIST'S DESK, AS SPACE IS LIMITED FOR THIS GUIDED TOUR. It is a 45-minute experience, conducted in low light, with some loud noises. We encourage parents to consider their children's attention span prior to signing up at the receptionist's desk. ATTENTION TEACHERS! Classroom and group tour times are available in morning and early afternoon time slots. Call (270) 687-2732 and ask for Todd Reynolds to schedule your tour(s) today!
Time: 11:30 AM Location: Begins in our 2nd Floor Coal Mine Ready Room - Ends in The Coal Mine!

STORYLAB - Story Time With A Science Twist - Featuring "Hop on Pop" by Dr. Suess
March's STORYLAB features Hop on Pop by Dr. Suess! Hear Science Educator Kim Ray read the book, then discover all kinds of science fun! Learn about kinetic and potential energy! After the story, participants will do a variety of activities that demonstrate transfer of energy. It's science toy time at its science best!This is a great activity for pre-school through elementary age groups and is included in the price of admission. Of course, Museum Members can participate free of charge! To learn more about museum membership and its benefits, visit the Membership page on our website! STORYLAB can also be scheduled for your classroom visits!   
Time: 1:30 PM -2:30PM Location: Museum's Third Floor Budding Biotech Lab

OPEN LAB: Pi Bracelets and Using a Microscope
OPEN LAB is a chance to do and enjoy science at your pace whether you have ten minutes or more than an hour. In addition to activities that will be available for every OPEN LAB, each OPEN LAB will also offer a different feature activity. Available for each OPEN LAB: * Citizen Science information and activities *Science Library: take a break and enjoy a book of your choice. * Toys exploration and games. * Investigate ongoing labs such as growing an alligator or plant growth * Lab critters. PI BRACELET: Turn 3.141592653589....into a colorful bracelet. (Last chance for 2013) USING A MICROSCOPE: Use microscopes to see amazing things we cannot see with our eyes alone.
Time: 2:30 PM -4:30PM Location: Museum's Third Floor Budding Biotech Lab

THE COAL MINE - PUBLIC TOUR!
THE COAL MINE GALLERY experience begins on our second floor, in the “Coal Mine Ready Room!” Here, visitors learn about safety measures in coal mining, get fitted for their tour "hard hat" and begin their journey down our coal mine elevator! Once underground (the museum’s basement!) our miners will begin to learn more about the history of coal miningin western Kentucky and experience life in The Rudy Mine, a re-created Daviess County mine that was in operation from the late 19th Century until 1954. Our visitors “stop in” at the mine during the 1930’s and get to experience first-hand the life of a miner in this time period. THE COAL MINE TOUR IS INCLUDED IN ADMISSION, BUT PATRONS MUST SIGN UP AT THE RECEPTIONIST'S DESK, AS SPACE IS LIMITED FOR THIS GUIDED TOUR. It is a 45-minute experience, conducted in low light, with some loud noises. We encourage parents to consider their children's attention span prior to signing up at the receptionist's desk. ATTENTION TEACHERS! Classroom and group tour times are available in morning and early afternoon time slots. Call (270) 687-2732 and ask for Todd Reynolds to schedule your tour(s) today!     
Time: 3:00 PM Location: Begins in our 2nd Floor Coal Mine Ready Room - Ends in The Coal Mine!

CLOSED
Have a Happy Easter everyone!

MUSEUM CLOSED ON MONDAYS  

Insects in My Garden
Meet Annette Heisdorffer from the Daviess County Extension office. At 11:00, she will present her program Insects in My Garden! and we can investigate the garden insects who are pests to our plants AND the good guys who help our gardens grow better!
Time: 11:00 AM -12:00AM Location: Museum's 2nd Floor River Heritage Gallery

In Like A Lion!
Meet with WFIE meteorologist Jeff Lyons once more with his program, In Like a Lion! Learn about how thunderstorms grow, how unpredictable weather can be, what warning signs to watch for and what to do in the event of severe weather. See Jeff’s informative power point presentation and create your own weather map!
Time: 12:00 PM -1:00PM Location: Museum's 2nd Floor River Heritage Gallery

NanoDays! - OPEN LAB: Tornadoes
Explore the science of tornadoes and how they are formed.! Explore  the  tiny  in  a  big way with NanoDays!   OPEN LAB is a chance to experiment in the Budding Biotech Lab at your pace, whether you have ten minutes or more than an hour! In addition to activities that will be available for every OPEN LAB, each OPEN LAB will also offer a special feature activity. Available for each OPEN LAB: * Citizen Science information and activities *Science Library: take a break and enjoy a book of your choice. * Toys exploration and games. * Investigate ongoing labs such as growing an alligator or plant growth * Lab critters
Time: 1:00 PM Location: Museum\'s Third Floor Budding Biotech Lab

THE COAL MINE - PUBLIC TOUR!
THE COAL MINE GALLERY experience begins on our second floor, in the “Coal Mine Ready Room!” Here, visitors learn about safety measures in coal mining, get fitted for their tour "hard hat" and begin their journey down our coal mine elevator! Once underground (the museum’s basement!) our miners will begin to learn more about the history of coal miningin western Kentucky and experience life in The Rudy Mine, a re-created Daviess County mine that was in operation from the late 19th Century until 1954. Our visitors “stop in” at the mine during the 1930’s and get to experience first-hand the life of a miner in this time period. THE COAL MINE TOUR IS INCLUDED IN ADMISSION, BUT PATRONS MUST SIGN UP AT THE RECEPTIONIST'S DESK, AS SPACE IS LIMITED FOR THIS GUIDED TOUR. It is a 45-minute experience, conducted in low light, with some loud noises. We encourage parents to consider their children's attention span prior to signing up at the receptionist's desk. ATTENTION TEACHERS! Classroom and group tour times are available in morning and early afternoon time slots. Call (270) 687-2732 and ask for Todd Reynolds to schedule your tour(s) today!   
Time: 3:00 PM Location: Begins in our 2nd Floor Coal Mine Ready Room - Ends in The Coal Mine!

Say Whaaat? Awesome Facts About Awesome Birds!
Mary Kissell from the Audubon Society will share Say Whaaat? Awesome Facts About Awesome Birds! We’ll learn all kinds of fun facts about unusual birds, including ostriches and penguins! As a part of the program, you’ll be able to make your own hummingbird feeder to bring your own unusual birds home to your yard!
Time: 10:00 AM -11:30AM Location: Museum's 2nd Floor River Heritage Gallery

Meet Our Raptors
Noontime is Raptor time at the Museum as the folks from Wesselman Nature Society presents Meet Our Raptors. Learn what a raptor is, how they adapt to survive in the wild, and hear the individual stories of the raptors you will meet, Skylar, an American Kestrel, Basil the Turkey Vulture, and Luna, a Barred Owl!
Time: 12:00 PM -1:00PM Location: Museum's 2nd Floor River Heritage Gallery

Open Lab: Polymers! Polymers! Polymers!
Head up to the Budding Bio Tech Lab for Polymers! Polymers! Polymers! Create gummy capsules, dissect a baby’s diaper, discover amazing crystals, make a plastic, and make a bracelet that changes under UV light and lets you know when the sun’s light is strongest.
Time: 3:00 PM Location: Museum's Third Floor Budding Biotech Lab

THE COAL MINE - PUBLIC TOUR!
THE COAL MINE GALLERY experience begins on our second floor, in the “Coal Mine Ready Room!” Here, visitors learn about safety measures in coal mining, get fitted for their tour "hard hat" and begin their journey down our coal mine elevator! Once underground (the museum’s basement!) our miners will begin to learn more about the history of coal miningin western Kentucky and experience life in The Rudy Mine, a re-created Daviess County mine that was in operation from the late 19th Century until 1954. Our visitors “stop in” at the mine during the 1930’s and get to experience first-hand the life of a miner in this time period. THE COAL MINE TOUR IS INCLUDED IN ADMISSION, BUT PATRONS MUST SIGN UP AT THE RECEPTIONIST'S DESK, AS SPACE IS LIMITED FOR THIS GUIDED TOUR. It is a 45-minute experience, conducted in low light, with some loud noises. We encourage parents to consider their children's attention span prior to signing up at the receptionist's desk. ATTENTION TEACHERS! Classroom and group tour times are available in morning and early afternoon time slots. Call (270) 687-2732 and ask for Todd Reynolds to schedule your tour(s) today!   
Time: 3:00 PM Location: Begins in our 2nd Floor Coal Mine Ready Room - Ends in The Coal Mine!

OPEN LAB: Erosion
OPEN LAB is a chance to do and enjoy science at your pace whether you have ten minutes or more than an hour. In addition to activities that will be available for every OPEN LAB, each OPEN LAB will also offer a different feature activity. Available for each OPEN LAB: * Citizen Science information and activities *Science Library: take a break and enjoy a book of your choice. * Toys exploration and games. * Investigate ongoing labs such as growing an alligator or plant growth * Lab critters. Erosion: discuss erosion and how it effects the land beneath our feet.
Time: 10:30 AM Location: Museum's Third Floor Budding Biotech Lab

Dissolving the Mystery
Come and meet Park Ranger Johnny Merideth from Mammoth Cave National Park. In a rare visit outside the boundaries of the park, Ranger Merideth presents Dissolving the Mystery, in which he discusses Kentucky’s thousands of caves; a landscape so unique that people from all over the world come to visit. Learn about the world’s longest known cave system, Kentucky’s own Mammoth Cave, and discover the  circumstances that come together to create subterranean worlds and the forces that continue to erase the world away from under our feet!
Time: 1:00 PM Location: Museum's 2nd Floor River Heritage Gallery

THE COAL MINE - PUBLIC TOUR!
THE COAL MINE GALLERY experience begins on our second floor, in the “Coal Mine Ready Room!” Here, visitors learn about safety measures in coal mining, get fitted for their tour "hard hat" and begin their journey down our coal mine elevator! Once underground (the museum’s basement!) our miners will begin to learn more about the history of coal miningin western Kentucky and experience life in The Rudy Mine, a re-created Daviess County mine that was in operation from the late 19th Century until 1954. Our visitors “stop in” at the mine during the 1930’s and get to experience first-hand the life of a miner in this time period. THE COAL MINE TOUR IS INCLUDED IN ADMISSION, BUT PATRONS MUST SIGN UP AT THE RECEPTIONIST'S DESK, AS SPACE IS LIMITED FOR THIS GUIDED TOUR. It is a 45-minute experience, conducted in low light, with some loud noises. We encourage parents to consider their children's attention span prior to signing up at the receptionist's desk. ATTENTION TEACHERS! Classroom and group tour times are available in morning and early afternoon time slots. Call (270) 687-2732 and ask for Todd Reynolds to schedule your tour(s) today!  
Time: 3:00 PM Location: Begins in our 2nd Floor Coal Mine Ready Room - Ends in The Coal Mine!

Start Your Own Garden
Museum educator Meredith Hall will talk about how to start your own Spring Garden, and give out seedlings so that you can begin your own! The fun starts at 11:00!
Time: 11:00 AM Location: Museum's 2nd Floor River Heritage Gallery